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Performing and Volunteering Both a Part of Megan Nadin

August 8, 2019

Music has also been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. Megan started writing songs for fun – she didn’t know how to play any instruments, so she would just make up songs by singing and recording them.

SHAD Students Visit Hospital and Health Research Institute

July 31, 2019

SHAD, an annual summer enrichment program for high-achieving high school students, is hosted locally by Lakehead University and includes students from across Canada and from around the world. During the two hour visit on July 15th, 65 students interacted with scientists and health care professionals and toured the Hospital and Health Research Institute.

Message from Keith Taylor, Co-Chair, Patient and Family Advisory Council

July 23, 2019

Many times during the year I find myself in conversation explaining to someone or a group how it is that Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has a true partnership with patients through our Patient and Family Advisor (PFA) program.

Annual Cancer Education Workshop Showcased Local Research

July 23, 2019

Over 150 health care professionals who work in cancer related fields attended the annual Community Oncology Professional Education Workshop (COPE), hosted by Regional Cancer Care Northwest and held in Thunder Bay on May 2 and 3, 2019.

Obesity in Northern Ontario

July 11, 2019

The Hospital’s RBCC team assesses and treats patients through surgical or medical services, applying evidenced based strategies, standards and protocols recommended by the Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN) and approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Local Physicians Recognized for Their Contributions to Health Care

July 10, 2019

Several physicians based in Thunder Bay were recognized this year for their contributions and dedication to health care.

Cancer Screening Success in Wabaseemoong First Nation

July 8, 2019

The Screen for Life Coach is a mobile cancer screening service that travels across Northwestern Ontario, enhancing access to cancer screening services. The Coach, which is a part of Prevention and Screening Services at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, offers breast, cervical and colon cancer screening.

Making our Hospital More Senior Friendly and Accessible

July 8, 2019

The Hospital completed a physical environment gap assessment and in response, developed a physical environment plan that also aligns with the Hospital’s Accessibility priorities and goals. The plan was developed by a working group with input from Patient and Family Advisors to ensure the patient’s perspective was fully captured.

Easing the Transition from Hospital to Home

July 8, 2019

A smooth transition from hospital to home is an important part of the patient journey. Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has implemented a special tool across all medical units that improves the discharge process and helps patients better manage their post-hospital care.

Automated Bed Reports Enhance Access to the Right Care at the Right Time

July 5, 2019

Optimizing patient flow is about improving the care and resources needed to support patients throughout their journey at the Hospital, from admission to discharge. A new automated bed report at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is improving patient flow and helps patients receive the right care, at the right time.